Saudi Healthcare System provides nearly 200,000 services to pilgrims
MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia's premier Healthcare System has provided with approximately 200,000 high-quality health services to pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season.
Health services were delivered through streamlined and accessible means, aligning with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program—both part of Saudi Vision 2030—that aim to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals safely while receiving efficient medical care.
The Ministry of Health affirmed that preventive measures and the coordinated efforts across the healthcare system led to the successful implementation of health plans during this Hajj season, with no recorded disease outbreaks or threats to public health. Joint coordination with other government entities ensured a safe and healthy environment, allowing pilgrims to complete their rituals with ease and peace of mind.
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